Sun shield



F. J. SIMON SUN SHIELD Filed April 5, 1946.

2 INVENTOR. 7 11 J: 76716072 Patented Mar. 15, 1949 umree sur es Parana OFFICE SUN SHIELD Frank J. Simon, Hannibal, Mo.

Application April 3, 1946, Serial No. 659,393

1 Claim.

This invention relates to sun shields of the type to be worn on the body, the primary object of the invention being to provide a support for the sun shade in the formof a harness which may be readily and easily positioned over the shoulders of the wearer, the harness being of a construction to firmly support the sun shade proper.

Another object of the invention is to provide a sun shade including a support which will permit the free use of both hands of the person wearing the sun shade, to the end that the sun shade may be used by workmen exposed to the suns rays.

Still another object of the invention is to provide a sun shade including a support having means whereby the sun shade may be adjusted to various angular positions, for the convenience of the user.

With the foregoing and other objects in view which will appear as the description proceeds, the invention consists of certain novel details of construction and combinations of parts hereinafter more fully described and pointed out in the claim, it being understood that changes may be made in the construction and arrangement of parts without departing from the spirit of the invention as claimed.

Referring to the drawing Figure 1 is an elevational view of the sun shade illustratin the manner of positioning the shade over the shoulders of a person wearing the sun shade.

Figure 2 is a side elevational view thereof, the shade being shown in dotted lines in various adjusted positions.

Figure 3 is a fragmental plan view of the shade proper.

Figure 4 is a rear perspective view of the harness used in supporting the sun shade on the body of a person.

Referring to the drawing in detail, the harness by means of which the sun shade is supported, embodies a pair of metallic straps 5 which have their upper ends curved as at 6 to fit over the shoulders of the person wearing the sun shade.

These straps are of lengths to extend an appreciable distance over the back of the wearer, the rear ends of the straps terminating at points adjacent to the waistline at the back of the wearer, where they are provided with loops I to 2 accommodate the belt 8 worn by the person using the sun shade.

Cushioning members 9 are secured to the undersurfaces of the curved portions of the straps 5 for the convenience and comfort of the wearer of the sun shade.

Connecting the metallic straps 5, is an arch member formed with horizontal sections II] connected with the straps 5 at the curved portions thereof, as clearly shown by Fig. 1 of the drawing. The intermediate portion of the arch member is constructed in such a way that it will lie in spaced relation with the head of the wearer of the device.

Also connecting the horizontal sections of the arch member, is a curved brace rod il, curved downwardly to fit over the mid-section of the back of the wearer, to hold the harness or support rigid.

The sun shade proper is indicated generally by the reference character l2 and embodies a frame comprisin a ring [3 and cross-arms M, the crossarms being inclined upwardly from the ring l3 to the point of crossing. This frame is covered by a suitable cloth l5 so that the device will also shed water to the end that the device may be used as an umbrella, if desired.

The shade I2 is connected with the arch member, by means of the bracket l6 that embodies a lower section l'l that is secured to the arch member, and an upper member which is secured to the frame of the sun shade proper. These members of the bracket are formed with heads having ridged surfaces cooperating to prevent turning of one section of the bracket with respect to the other, after the bracket has been adjusted to the desired angle.

A bolt indicated by the reference character l8 extends through the heads of this bracket and a winged nut I9 is positioned on the threaded end thereof, securing the sections of the bracket together.

From the foregoing it will be seen that due to the construction shown and described, the sun shade may be readily positioned over the shoulders of a person, and held in place by means of the usual belt worn by the person.

The sun shade proper may be adjusted to various angular positions to provide the maximum shade.

What is claimed is:

. ,A sun shield comprising a pair of vertical rigid strap members having curved portions and adapted to fit over the shoulders of a person wearing the sun shield, loop members formed at the lower ends of the strap members through which a belt is extended securin the lower ends of the strap members to the body of the wearer, an arch member, the ends of the arch member being secured to the curved portions of the strap members, a rod connected at the ends of the arch member, said rod being downwardly curved to 10 fit against the back of the person wearing the shield, and a shield member supported centrally of the arch member in spaced relation thereto.

FRANK J. SIMON.

4 REFERENCES CITED The following references are of record in the file of this patent:

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